Zeta Chapter of the American Gourd Society
"Cucurbitaceae Custodiae"
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Upcoming WGS Class Descriptions
 Saturday,
January 17, Noon – 4pm; Eggshell Inlay Gourd Jewelry with terri schmit
Learn the ancient art of
“Rankaku” - eggshell inlay- and make a beautiful pin at the same time.You'll
start with a piece of gourd and using layers of varnish colored with pure
pigments, you'll attach eggshells. A little bit of sanding in between layers
and before you know it, a beautiful piece of jewelry will emerge! All materials
are included. Wear old clothes and bring a hair dryer if you have one.
Cost $35 ($45 for non-WGS members). Location: The Gourd Guy Farm, Blue
Mounds.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, NOON - 4PM - AGS JUDGING CERTIFICATION CLASS. If you're interested in being a judge at any gourd society festivals, you can become certified in this class. Class fee: $10; Location: Barb Rothwell's house in Fitchburg To register and get directions contact terri at 608.437.1944 or email thegourdgirl@yahoo.com. |
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The classes listed above are all sponsored by the Wisconsin Gourd Society. Class fees include all supplies unless noted in the description. Typically all a student needs to bring is safety equipment, gloves, an old shirt and a smile.
Details for all the classes as they are finalized will be posted. Students must reserve a space ahead of time since the class sizes are limited, typically about 12. Payment is made the day of the class, and all checks are made out to the Wisconsin Gourd Society.
We
welcome suggestions for classes and are always looking for instructors.
Please direct all questions or suggestions to the Education Committee at
thegourdgirl@yahoo.com
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